Real Country features the next generation of country artists competing along the path of the country music legends who came before them.

We're currently booking the best up and coming acts in ALL Country music genres. Set in Nashville, legendary Country music artists Shania Twain and Jake Owen will host a series of invitation-only showcases, where the next generation of Country music stars will be able to make their names known.

We're looking for emerging artists that are on the verge of breaking through — up and comers who are ready for that exposure to launch them even further!

Each week, notable Country music icons will select one act from each showcase of acts. The winning acts move on to the grand finale to perform for a possible CASH PRIZE.

More info about the show:

Singers will not be asked to sign a record label, a publishing deal or Management deal; they can have pre-existing songwriting and recording contracts, management or other representation.

Performances will have award show level production and sound.

The acts on the show can be individual singers or groups of vocal performers (e.g., duos or trios), but no bands, please.

NOTE: It is NOT mandatory to create and submit a video at the end of this form if you have been invited to a talent review showcase, however if you have something handy, we'd love to see it!

DEADLINE: Completed applications and video submissions must be received by Monday, June 18th, 2018 at 12pm PST* to be considered, BUT REMEMBER, THE SOONER THE BETTER!

APPLICANTS MUST BE AT LEAST 15 YEARS OLD TO APPLY; HOWEVER, WE DO NOT ACCEPT ONLINE APPLICATIONS FROM APPLICANTS UNDER 18 YEARS OLD. PARENTS OR LEGAL GUARDIANS MUST APPLY ON BEHALF OF THOSE APPLICANTS UNDER THE AGE OF 18.

Please upload a RECENT photo of you and any other performers in your group. *

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Your upload of materials is subject to the terms and releases in Question 29 below.

Who is completing this form? *

If you are someone OTHER than the artist, please list your name, contact info and relationship to the artist.

(phone number, email address...etc.)

Artist's First Name *

Artist's Last Name *

Artist's Cell Phone *

If applicant is a minor, parent/legal guardian must enter parent/legal guardian information only.

Artist's Email *

If applicant is a minor, parent/legal guardian must enter parent/legal guardian information only.

Artist's Facebook Link

Artist's Instagram

Link to music (general website, SoundCloud, YouTube, etc.)

Any other additional websites related to artist's music

Artist's Current City *

Artist's Current State *

I am auditioning as a *

No bands please. Sorry.

If you are applying as a duo, trio or group please list everyone's names, contact info and role in the group. Sorry, no bands this season.

If somebody in the group is a minor, parent/legal guardian must enter parent/legal guardian information only.

Do you use any instruments in your act? *

YesNo

If you DO use instruments in your act, please list what instruments and who plays them.

Please describe the type of country music that best identifies with your act. For example Traditional Country, Pop Country, Bluegrass...etc. *

Please list any and all representation (agents, managers, etc). Include agency/management company, name, phone and email. If you do not have any representation, please write NONE. *

If selected, all artists must be available for filming from July 30-September 6, 2018 (Dates subject to change at networks discretion). Do you have any conflicts? *

YesNo

If you are unavailable during this timeframe, what are your conflicts?

Are you or anybody else in the group currently being considered for any other television shows or pilots (music related or non-music related)? *

YesNo

If yes, please list the type of show he/she is being considered for (e.g., game show, scripted, contest or reality shows).

Have you or anyone in your group ever appeared on a MUSIC related television show? *

YesNo

If YES, please list show name, network, year episode(s) aired and how far he/she made it (if it was a competition show).

If you or anyone in your group has ever appeared on a NON-MUSIC related program, TV, web series, film, etc. please list the details.

How did you hear about the show? *

eg. Email Blast, Craigslist...etc.

Lastly, if you have not been invited to a showcase we HIGHLY ENCOURAGE you to upload/record a short 2-5 minute video of yourself and any other performers in your group (if you are able to - not required to apply). You can also make one here through our video recorder.
* Tell us your name(s), city you live in and what you do for a living.
* Tell us why you would be perfect for the show and why it speaks to you (we love personality so don't be afraid to have fun with it)!
*Lastly, please perform a verse and a chorus of a song you love. Please tell us why it speaks to you (it can be a cover or an original).

If uploading a video from your desktop, please use one of the following methods - .MOV, .MP4, or QuickTime. Your upload of materials is subject to the terms and releases in Question 29 below.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS AND RELEASES *

By checking the box above, I have read, understand, and agree with the foregoing. I UNDERSTAND THAT I AM GIVING UP CERTAIN LEGAL RIGHTS UNDER THIS APPLICATION, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, MY RIGHT TO FILE A LAWSUIT IN COURT WITH RESPECT TO ANY CLAIM ARISING IN CONNECTION WITH THIS APPLICATION.

Please read item 4 in the agreement above and please list any such relationships, if none, type ‘None.’ *

IF PARTICIPANT IS UNDER EIGHTEEN YEARS OF AGE: I represent and warrant that I am the parent or guardian of the minor whose name appears above. I am entitled (together with the other undersigned person, if any) to the sole care, custody and control of my child/ward. I acknowledge that I have read the foregoing Agreement and am familiar with each and all of the terms contained therein, I am satisfied that the Agreement is fair and equitable, and I hereby give my express consent to its execution by my child/ward and will not revoke my consent at any time. I hereby release Producer and Network, their parent and affiliated entities, and licensees, successors, and assigns from any claims and causes of action I may have against them of any nature whatsoever. I hereby fully and unconditionally guarantee the performance of my child's/ward's obligations and the grant of rights in and to the results and proceeds of my child's/ward's activities as set forth above.